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Barshad Family History

Barshad Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barstad, Arshad, Bershad, Barham, Balstad, Bagshaw, Harstad, Marshak

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Where is the Barshad family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barshad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barshad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Broker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barshad. 100% of Barshad men worked as a Broker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Broker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Barshad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barshad census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Barshad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Barshad. For the veterans among your Barshad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barshad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Barshad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Barshad in 1963 was 90, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barshad ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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